Aston University researcher pioneers optical technique for transformative diagnostics
Sunday, 27 October 2024 18:26
London, UK (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
A researcher from Aston University has developed an innovative optical technique that uses a specialized form of light, known as Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM), potentially transforming non-invasive medical diagnostics and advancing optical communications.
Led by Professor Igor Meglinski, the research demonstrates how OAM light can penetrate skin and biological tissues with unprecedented s

Boeing exploring sale of space business: report
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NASA astronaut hospitalized after return from ISS
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Starship Super Heavy booster came within one second of aborting first “catch” landing
Friday, 25 October 2024 22:42

NASA reveals prototype telescope for Gravitational Wave Observatory
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
NASA has revealed the first look at a full-scale prototype for six telescopes that will enable, in the next decade, the space-based detection of gravitational waves - ripples in space-time caused by merging black holes and other cosmic sources.
The LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission is led by ESA (European Space Agency) in partnership with NASA to detect gravitational waves by us

NRL's CCOR-1 captures first images of solar atmosphere
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Compact Coronagraph (CCOR) instrument has successfully captured its first images of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), marking a key step forward in space weather monitoring.
The CCOR, a small space telescope designed to observe the Sun's atmosphere, opened its aperture on Sept. 19 after being launched aboard NOAA's GOES-19 spacecraft on June 25 from

Webb Telescope data supports 20-year-old galaxy models
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
London, UK (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have confirmed a galaxy model proposed in 2005 by a professor at the University of Portsmouth, providing answers to a long-standing debate on the role of certain stars in galaxy emissions. The findings, published in *Nature Astronomy*, offer new perspectives on how galaxies form and evolve.
In 2005, Professor Claudia Maraston f

OKI to produce satellite units for Astroscale
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
OKI (TOKYO: 6703) has received an order to produce units for satellites being developed by Astroscale Japan Inc., a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. Known for its expertise in satellite servicing and promoting orbital sustainability, Astroscale has tasked OKI with delivering these units following evaluations of both test and sample units. OKI will provide the units in stages for upcoming d

Aptos Orbital unveils AI-driven satellite platform to enhance space communication
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
Aptos Orbital, a leading developer of AI solutions for satellites, has officially launched its new platform designed to revolutionize satellite intelligence and communication. The Aptos terminal, a low size weight and power (SWAP) device, integrates space-hardened processing, cloud services, and connectivity into a single solution. With Aptos's innovative technology, satellites can now run advan

Human space travel could pose more severe health risks
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
London, UK (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
Human space travellers may face more severe health hazards than previously recognized, according to a new report from The Guy Foundation, an independent UK research organization. The report highlights concerns that extended space travel could exacerbate conditions like accelerated aging, insulin resistance, early diabetes, and reproductive issues. These effects could become increasingly difficul

Capella Space selected for Space Development Agency's Proliferated LEO Hybrid Acquisition
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
Capella Space Corp., a U.S.-based space technology company specializing in satellite and data solutions, has been chosen to participate in the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HALO) procurement program. This procurement method allows Capella to compete for contracts related to building satellite systems for SDA through a prototype order bidding process.

China deploys three Tianping 3 satellites with Long March 6 rocket
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024
China successfully launched a Long March 6 rocket on Tuesday morning, carrying three multifunctional Tianping 3-series satellites, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced.
The rocket lifted off at 8:10 a.m. from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, placing the satellites into their designated orbit shortly after. According to the company, the sat

Eutelsat America and OneWeb to provide Enhanced Satellite Services for US Govt
Friday, 25 October 2024 21:03
London, UK (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc (EACOWT), a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, have partnered with Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) to deliver Iridium Certus and Iridium Satellite Time and Location (STL) services to U.S. government clients.
The collaboration will allow EACOWT to offer a GNSS-resilient Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ku-Band/L-band solution, enhancing its rang
